Coaches, Team Officials, Parents and Supporters
WINNING IS IMPORTANT BUT WE DO NOT WIN AT ALL COST
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Concentrate on developing skill
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Coach - don’t barrack
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Don’t focus on the opposition’s dubious tactics;
- Praise in public, criticise in private; don’t yell at the players;
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Play within the rules; teach the players to play hard but play fair;
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All players must get equal opportunity to play; irrespective of ability;
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All players are to receive equal match time up to and including under 12’s;
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Under13’s to under 15’s should play at least ½ a game;
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Match time for Under 16 & Under17 is at the coach’s discretion;
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Match times are subject to consistent attendance at games and training by players.
BE THE ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR TEAM
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Stay calm, don’t abuse the umpire or dispute an umpire’s decision. Remember most umpires are young and are learning the game too;
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Treat all players and parents with respect;
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No swearing; bad language does not win games;
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Treat club and opposition equipment and facilities as if they are your own;
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Recognise players regardless of their individual ability;
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Use the runner to deliver messages; avoiding yelling at players on the ground;
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Avoid confrontation with opposing clubs’ officials and spectators at all costs;
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Club jackets or polo shirts are to be worn when representing the club.
BUILD SELF ESTEEM IN YOUR TEAM
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Teach players that racial, religious or colour vilification is unacceptable;
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Provide positive feedback and constant encouragement to your team;
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Teach the players that a champion team will always beat a team of champions;
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Ensure that playing the game and training is fun for all;
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Praise the team effort.
KNOW THE RULES OF THE COMPETITION
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Coach the players to respect the umpire and the umpire’s decisions, all the time;
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Teach the players the importance of modified rules;
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Ensure that your team wears correct uniforms;
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Wearing of mouthguards is compulsory;
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If a report or any other incident concerning your team is brought to your attention, notify the club’s “Vice President Juniors” as soon as possible;
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Coaches are ambassadors for our club; our objective is “Happy Players, Happy Parents”.
